Wild Yam 45ml Kit

Wild Yam 45ml kit

£13

Wild yam benefits

1. Wild yam and menstrual problems

Wild yam has long been used by herbalists for menstrual cramps due to the fact it may influence hormones in a similar way to how oestrogen does. 

2. Wild yam for fertility 

Wild yam has long been used in traditional medicine to help with infertility.

It’s believed to optimise oestrogen levels and improve the quality and amount of cervical mucus.

Meanwhile, its natural antispasmodic properties may help reduce oviductal and fallopian tube spasms, which can prevent conception and implantation from taking place.

However, some researchers and organisations, such as the American Cancer Society, believe that wild yam has no effect on fertility because it doesn’t produce progesterone within the body.

Meanwhile, others state that the plant does release a natural form of progesterone that’s quickly absorbed by the body when used as a topical balm.

The connection between wild yam and fertility is due to the fact that during a typical reproductive cycle, the body produces increased amounts of progesterone immediately after ovulation.

This progesterone helps the lining of the endometrium to grow and thicken. If an egg is fertilised after ovulation, the thickened endometrial lining provides an environment suitable for the foetus to grow.

3. Wild yam for heart health  

After menopause, women have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease due to a drop in oestrogen, which supports their heart health.

Some experts now believe another use of wild yam could be to reduce cholesterol levels, helping protect against heart disease.

One study published in the journal, Life Sciences, in 1996 that explored the benefits of wild yam revealed that older people taking wild yam had lower triglyceride levels – a type of fat found in the blood.

4. Wild yam and arthritis 

One of the many names that wild yam goes by is ‘rheumatism root’, which dates back to when it was regularly used to treat joint and muscle pain (rheumatism) in the 19th century.

The use of wild yam to help with rheumatism , and claims that it does help in this field, has continued until the present day.

Wild yam is believed to be effective at treating the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis because of its potent anti-inflammatory effects that can relieve swelling, pain, which has been evidenced by some studies.

A 2013 study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine concluded that a daily dried extract whether ingested or used topically of wild yam significantly reduced inflammatory markers in the blood samples of mice with medically-induced inflammation.

5. Wild yam and nutrition

Wild yams have an impressive nutritional profile. They contain potassium, as well as small amounts of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 and beta carotene.

While they may be starchy, they are relatively low-glycaemic due to their fibre content, which is around 2% of their overall weight.11

6. Wild yam and blood sugar levels 

As well as having a relatively low GI, some of the sugars that are present in Chinese yam, in particular, exist as polysaccharides, multiple sugar units connected together with chemical bonds.

Some of the polysaccharides from Chinese yam reduce blood sugar, while others have strong antioxidant properties.

Meanwhile, yam’s dietary fibre content (glucomannan) has been shown to reduce blood glucose due to the way it delays gastric emptying, which slows the flow of dietary glucose to the intestines.

Preliminary studies have found that glucomannan reduced non-fasting glucose and suppressed appetite in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

7. Wild yam and weight loss

The glucomannan that’s found in yams reportedly may be beneficial for weight loss when consumed. This is due to the fact that the fibre turns into a gel that sits in the stomach, making you feel fuller for longer. In turn, this can help curb cravings and reduce the likelihood of snacking in between meals. Do not eat products intended for topical use only.

8. Wild yam and cancer

In addition to the vitamin and mineral content, yams also contain antioxidants that may prevent cancer.

A study conducted on rats in 2014 found that a diet that’s rich in yams can lead to a significant reduction in colon tumours.

Further studies have suggested that these results were closely related to the many antioxidants in yams whether used topically or ingested.

9. Yams and brain power 

A study in 2017 showed that people who topically used or consumed a yam extract supplement showed a higher functioning brain than those who used a placebo.

The diosgenin in yams is associated with improving neuron growth and overall brain health. It has also been found to help enhance memory and learning skills in mice and other animal tests.

1x 45ml balm & 1 x bar

£13